Renowned Author on Movies and the Looming Rise of Artful Pictures
In an interview, the author reflects on cinema’s transformation from lowbrow fare to potential high art. He recalls film adaptations of his works, critiques the star system, and praises director Allan Dwan for prioritizing story and author vision.
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Donald Brian
California
England
Charles Dickens
Thackeray
Ohio
Hazard
France
Allan Dwan
Mayflower Photo
Dwan
Paris
Hustane
Garfield resignation fuels debate on coal strike settlement
Indiana coal operators report large price increases as government controls loom. The Central Pennsylvania district and others react to Dr. Garfield's proposal, while the fuel administration weighs transferring authority to the railroad administration. Union pressure and potential federal action cloud the settlement, with Indiana mines running at slower speed and shortages feared next week.
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White House
Probaly
Railroad Administration
Central Pennsylvania
United States
United Mine Workers
Y. A. ‘Harkness
Tdininion
Isroud Administration
Indiana
Lincis
Pennsylvania
Distribution of Farm Land in Siberia Stalemate
Omsk reports the imperial government has not resolved how Siberian farming land should be allocated. Peasants have temporarily farmed state or church land to meet urgency while awaiting a national constitutional decision on rightful ownership and future rights.
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Omsk
Siberia
Hawaii's famed jail-breaker Lopes recaptured after long manhunt
Francisco Lopez known as Hawaii's prize jail breaker is arrested on a street car by City Detective Harry Lake after six months at liberty since his 1947 recapture. The long career includes multiple escapes from Ewa jail and subsequent recaptures during a decades long chase.
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T. H
Francisco Lopez
Hawaii
Harry Lake
Lopes
Liberty
Ewa
Lake
Lopez
Clas
Mauna Loa
Jnuary
Salua
Walalua
Lopex
Mexico Has Sugar Plenty Despite Shortages Fears
Mexico reports no sugar shortage now with the government stating sufficient supplies in the market. Treasury officials indicate no forced sale moves are planned, even as concerns about future scarcities arise.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Cabrera
Wyoming Chums in War Back in America
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 Their war service ended two officers returned on the Lorraine and went to Washington to report Captain W. B. Jackson of Wheatland, Wyoming, and Captain W. P. O Grote of Jackson, Wyoming. They served with the 448th field artillery of the Third Wyoming infantry and fought in France without a scratch. Their later work was with the American relief commission and they have just completed six months in Turkey with the same organization.
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Lorraine
Washington
W. B. Jackson
Wheatland
Wyo
W. P. O'Grote
Jackson
448Th Field Artillery
Third Wyoming Infantry
France
American Relief Commission
Turkey
Carpentier Challenges Dempsey For World Heavyweight Title
Georges Carpentier issued a direct challenge from Paris to Jack Dempsey to fight for the world heavyweight title and the American champion signaled willingness. Promoters expect a purse far exceeding Willard Dempsey and Dempsey Johnson bouts, possibly around 60-40 split, with hundreds of thousands to be offered. The match is forecast for next year as negotiations continue.
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Georges Carpentier
Paris
Jack Dempsey
Johnson
Jefferies
Reno
Willard- Dempsey
Toledo
Dempsey
Carpentier
Willard-Deompaey
You miss Your Paper Call 06 and They Wilver At Our Expense
Fragments indicate a notice urging action over missed paper delivery with implied charges to the newspaper. The text is garbled but centers on a bill or penalty related to non delivery and the supplier’s response.
Giant merger of railroads eyed as Senate stalls debate
Washington December 12. Senate debate on the railroad bill lingers with no sign of quick action. Senator LaFollette keeps the floor as colleagues press a year end vote. Senator McKellar warns the Cummins measure could enable a vast future consolidation, creating a huge trust. La Follette argues current railroad practices yield profits despite higher rate appeals.
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Washington
Senate
LaFollette
McKellar
Tennessee
la Foll
Palestine Veterans Back in Old U. S. A.
Six hundred repatriated Americans who fought under the British flag in the Holy Land arrived tonight on the steamer Frederick from Liverpool in New York.
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New York
Holy Land
Frederick
Liverpool
Claude Brennan Dies in Hospital
Claude Brennan aged 33 died at St. John's hospital yesterday afternoon. His relatives reside in Missouri and the body lies at Clyde Early Bricker Brothers funeral parlor awaiting instructions.
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Claude Brennan
St. John’s Hospital
Missouri
Clyde Early-Bricker Brothers Funeral
No School Until After Christmas
The fuel administration committee withdrew restrictions on opening but schools will not reopen before after Christmas. Superintendent A S Jeasup announced yesterday that many teachers have left for home, reopening would cause inconvenience, and Christmas vacation will be shortened with classes resuming December 29 and makeup time later in the year.
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Fuel Administration Committee
A. 5
Jeasup
Ing
Daylight Saving Bill Introduced
Washington dispatch reports a daylight saving bill is introduced to re institute daylight time. The measure proposes a standard shift for the nation with the goal of saving energy and aligning schedules across states.
Bill introduces time change on last Sundays of April and September
A bill introduced today by Hepresence thve Dallinger of Moats chusets proposes adjusting time by changing clocks on the last Sundays of April and September each year.
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Thve Dallinger
Republican
Moatschusets
Pittsburg Lifts Coal Rules Next Day
Pittsburg committee of the United States railroad administration announced that all restrictions on power light and heat would be lifted tomorrow after a night decision.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Des
United States Railroad Administration
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